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Infrastructure Security Engineer

MA · Remote

$155K/yr

What we are looking for is an infrastructure security engineer that is responsible for securing the ... Remote, Contract 6+ Months Required Skills & Experience * Experience using GitHub, Terraform ...

Role SmarterDx Security Engineering has a broad scope: AI, cloud, and enterprise security, plus ... This role is fully remote within the US** What You'll Do * Write, tune, and maintain detections in ...

Data Engineer (Contract) (Remote)

Manhattan, NY · Remote

$126K - $151K/yr

Embracing a remote and flexible work philosophy, we offer our team the freedom to collaborate and innovate from anywhere in the world. Role Overview: We are seeking a skilled Data Engineer to join ...

Role SmarterDx Security Engineering has a broad scope: AI, cloud, and enterprise security, plus ... This role is fully remote within the US** What You'll Do * Write, tune, and maintain detections in ...

Coterie's Security team is hiring a Security Engineer (100% Remote!) to contribute to our identity, access, and security operations programs. Under the guidance of our Principal Security Architect ...

Remote work necessitates a high-level trust in our employees and we strictly adhere to the details ... Direct experience as a Security Engineer or System Architect performing analysis on FedRAMP Cloud ...

Security Engineer Remote Client - Samsung Must have skills: * SOAR -Security orchestration, automation, and response . * SIEM - Security information and event management * PYTHON Job Summary: We are ...

Remote work necessitates a high-level trust in our employees and we strictly adhere to the details ... Direct experience as a Security Engineer or System Architect performing analysis on FedRAMP Cloud ...

Security Engineer II

Sugar Land, TX · Remote

$110K - $153K/hr

Remote Department: Information Technology Compensation: $110,000-$135,000 annually Position Type ... Partner with DevOps and Software Engineering to incorporate security into CI/CD pipelines and ...

Security Engineer II

Sugar Land, TX · Remote

$110K - $153K/hr

Remote Department: Information Technology Compensation: $110,000-$135,000 annually Position Type ... Partner with DevOps and Software Engineering to incorporate security into CI/CD pipelines and ...

Security Engineer

New York, NY · Remote

$88 - $94/hr

The Security Engineer will collaborate with cryptographers to design and implement a high-security ... Leverage hardware security features including Intel SGX, HSMs, and remote attestation. * Develop ...

Security Engineer Location ... Worldwide (Remote-first / Hybrid optional) Reports to: Principal Engineer, Platform About CINC ...

Senior Security Engineer

$117K - $160K/yr

This position is fully remote. Duties & Responsibilities The Senior Security Engineer will: * Design secure system architectures and cloud configurations in alignment with federal and DoD security ...

Security Engineer Location ... Worldwide (Remote-first / Hybrid optional)  Reports to: Principal Engineer, Platform  About ...

Application Security Engineer

$60.25 - $80.25/hr

Application security engineer - threat & vulnerability management (ai focus) Us remote, cst zone Application security engineer - threat & vulnerability management (ai focus) Secure-by-design ...

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How much do contract remote security engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 6, 2026, the average yearly pay for contract remote security engineer in the United States is $152,773.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $143,000.00 and $158,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Contract Remote Security Engineer vs Contract Remote Network Security Engineer?

AspectContract Remote Security EngineerContract Remote Network Security Engineer
CertificationsCompTIA Security+, CISSP, CEHCompTIA Security+, CISSP, Cisco CCNP Security
Work EnvironmentRemote, cybersecurity teams, security consultingRemote, network infrastructure, security monitoring
Employer & IndustryTech companies, cybersecurity firms, financeTelecom, enterprise IT, government agencies

The Contract Remote Security Engineer focuses on overall security measures, policies, and threat mitigation, while the Contract Remote Network Security Engineer specializes in securing network infrastructure and protocols. Both roles require similar certifications and often work remotely for tech-driven or security-focused organizations, but their core responsibilities differ in scope and technical focus.

Can contract remote security engineers work remotely?

Contract remote security engineers can work remotely, as many cybersecurity roles are designed to be performed online using tools like VPNs, remote access software, and security monitoring platforms. These positions often require strong communication skills and relevant certifications, and they typically involve collaboration through virtual meetings and project management tools.
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Infographic showing various Contract Remote Security Engineer job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 33% Full Time, 33% Part Time, and 34% Contract. Highlights an 100% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $152,773 per year, or $73.4 per hour.

Infrastructure Security Engineer

Motion Recruitment

MA • Remote

$155K/yr

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Job description

? This company is a leading cloud software company that helps Property & Casualty insurance carriers modernize their operations through a suite of cloud-native applications and services. The company provides the technology backbone that insurers rely on for policy administration, client management, analytics, billing, and more. This company is highly invested in AWS infrastructure, security, automation and scalability to support insurance organizations worldwide.
What we are looking for is an infrastructure security engineer that is responsible for securing the AWS infrastructure that powers the company’s cloud platform and services used by insurance customers and clients. This is a great opportunity to work on securing large scale AWS infrastructures that support some of the world’s largest and leading insurance companies!
Remote, Contract 6+ Months
Required Skills & Experience
  • Experience using GitHub, Terraform, Python, AWS, and CI/CD tools
  • Strong understanding of IaC and AMI creation
  • Be able to support secure golden AMI services and secure container image builds
  • Prior experience in vulnerability management and incident/threat investigation
  • Strong cross functional and communication skills
Desired Skills & Experience
  • AWS Certified Security
  • CISSP or CCSP certifications
  • DevSecOp experience
  • Past experience with threat modeling

What You Will Be Doing
Tech Breakdown
  • 40% AWS Cloud Security Services
  • 20% Terraform/Infrastructure a code
  • 20% Security Operations and Monitoring
  • 10% Kubernetes/EKS Security
  • 10% Python Automation
Daily Responsibilities
  • 80% Hands On
  • 20% Team Collaboration